Belay
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Meanings of Belay
Verb
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To tie a rope to something to keep it safe.
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To stop or cancel something.
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A command to tell someone to stop doing something.
Noun
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A place where a climber stops and ties a rope to keep safe.
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A spot where a rope is tied to something strong.
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The action of tying a rope to something to keep it from moving.
Explanation of the word: Belay
Belay means to hold something tight so it doesn't fall. Like when you hold a rope for someone climbing.
Translations for the word: Belay
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Belay
The word 'belay' means to secure a rope or to stop something from happening, especially in climbing.
You pronounce 'belay' like this: buh-lay.
The word 'belay' comes from the Old English word 'belaian', which means to stop or to secure.
The word 'belay' in Bengali is 'বিলম্বিত করা' (Bilaṁbita karā).